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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,755.45, 76,907.52 and 33,078.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,755.45, 76,907.52 and 33,078.39 is: 45,627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,755.45 : 76,907.52 = 33,078.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,755.45/76,907.52 = 33,078.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,755.45x = 76,907.52 × 33,078.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,755.45x = 2,543,976,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,976,555.96/55,755.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,627.41

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